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A criminal attorney specializes in cases involving the alleged commitment of a crime. A lawyer who represents the government is called a prosecutor. Lawyers who represent criminal defendants are often called defense counsel. The lawyers attend a variety of hearings leading up to a trial and the criminal attorney must be skilled not only in the procedures and process, but in arguing persuasively before judge and jury about the facts of a case.

 

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  • Wrongful Convictions Resulting from False Confessions
    In a substantial number of cases involving wrongful criminal convictions, innocent defendants voluntarily plead guilty, or otherwise confess to the crime with which they are charged. While it seems counterintuitive to the normal person to admit guilt to crime that he or she didn’t commit, innocent defendants sometimes erroneously admit guilt for a number of reasons, including fear … more
  • What Comes Next After the Arrest?
    Have you been arrested for a crime or are you a suspect in a crime?  The criminal justice process varies from state to state, and the federal criminal justice system has its own rules, procedures, and terms for processing those accused of federal crimes. However, in many cases, the following outlines the general process involved when you are charged with a crime.  Grand Jury … more
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